Character guide

Count Poltavo

major

Also known as Mr. Poltavo, Count Ernesto Poltavo, Ernesto, The Count

A charismatic and mysterious count who becomes a central figure in the unfolding intrigue.

T. B. Smith

major

Also known as Mr. Smith, T. B., III T. B. Smith

A sharp detective investigating the strange events at Great Bradley.

Mr. Gregory Farrington

major

Also known as Mr. Farrington, Farrington, Gregory, the late Mr. Farrington

A nervous gentleman whose death sets the plot in motion.

Frank Doughton

supporting

Also known as Frank, Doughton, Mr. Doughton, Mr. Frank Doughton

A young man entangled in the mystery surrounding the Farrington case.

Lady Constance Dex

supporting

Also known as Lady Constance, Lady Dex, Constance Dex

A cheerful and resourceful woman who aids in the investigation.

Doris Gray

supporting

Also known as Doris, Gray, Miss Gray, Miss Doris Gray

A young woman with a connection to the Farrington household.

Dr. Fall

supporting

Also known as Doctor Fall, the pleasant Doctor Fall

A local doctor involved in the case.

Mr. Ela

supporting

Also known as Ela, inspector Ela, the sarcastic Mr. Ela

A sarcastic police inspector working alongside T. B. Smith.

Lady Dinsmore

minor

A society lady with a role in the background of the mystery.

Montague Fallock

supporting

Also known as Montague, Fallock, the mysterious Montague Fallock, the missing Fallock

A mysterious missing person whose fate is central to the plot.

George Doughton

minor

Also known as George, Doughton

A relative of Frank Doughton with a stake in the events.

Reverend Jeremiah Bangley

minor

Also known as Jerry, Jeremiah Bangley, the Reverend Jeremiah

The local vicar of Great Bradley.

Mr. Brown

minor

Also known as Brown

A minor character encountered during the investigation.

Mr. Debenham

minor

Also known as Debenham

A local figure with knowledge of the case.

Mr. Moole

minor

Also known as this Mr. Moole, Moole, the sick Mr. Moole

A sickly man who provides a clue.

Jamieson

minor

A servant or assistant in the household.

Carlos Freggetti

minor

Also known as Carlos

An Italian associate of Count Poltavo.

George Tollington

minor

Also known as the Tollington, old Tollington, Tollington

An elderly man with a past connection to the case.

Dr. Goldworthy

minor

Also known as Dr. Thomas Goldworthy, the admirable Dr. Goldworthy

A respected doctor consulted in the investigation.

Antonio

minor

A servant or associate of Count Poltavo.

Sir George Billk

minor

Also known as the late Sir George Billk

A deceased baronet mentioned in the background.

Rev. Harry Dex

minor

Also known as Dex, Henry

A clergyman and relative of Lady Constance.

Lady Cruxbury

minor

A society figure mentioned in passing.

P.C. Habit

minor

A local police constable.

Duke of Ambury

minor

Also known as Ambury

A nobleman with a minor role in the story.